Kirkland Woods & Martinsen Ranked in 2024 "Best Law Firms" List

Kirkland Woods & Martinsen LLP has once again been ranked in the 2024 Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list.  The firm was awarded a "Tier 1" metropolitan ranking for both Trusts & Estates law and Trust & Estates Litigation in each of its four offices - the highest designation given.  In addition, the firm was recognized nationally and with several other metropolitan Tier 1 rankings.

Firms included in the 2024 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise and recognizes the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity. To be eligible for a “Best Law Firms” ranking, a firm must have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, which honors only 5% of lawyers practicing in the United States. KWM's "Best Law Firms" ranking is supported by ten attorneys who are individually recognized as “Best Lawyers in America," and three attorneys recognized on the Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" list.

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Kirkland Woods & Martinsen LLP received the following rankings in the 2024 Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms":
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Trusts & Estates Law

• National Tier 2
• Metropolitan Tier 1 - Kansas City, MO
• Metropolitan Tier 1 - Kansas City, KS
• Metropolitan Tier 1 - St. Louis, MO
• Metropolitan Tier 1 - Springfield, MO

Litigation - Trusts & Estates

• Metropolitan Tier 1 - Kansas City, MO
• Metropolitan Tier 1 - Kansas City, KS
• Metropolitan Tier 1 - St. Louis, MO
• Metropolitan Tier 1 - Springfield, MO

Commercial Litigation

• Metropolitan Tier 1 - St. Louis, MO

Tax Law

• Metropolitan Tier 1 - Kansas City, KS

Litigation - Tax

• Metropolitan Tier 1 - Kansas City, MO

ABOUT KIRKLAND WOODS & MARTINSEN LLP
Kirkland Woods & Martinsen LLP focuses its practice on estate planning, administration, litigation, and related matters. The firm has four offices in Liberty, Missouri; Overland Park, Kansas; Springfield, Missouri; and St. Louis, Missouri. The firm has twenty-two attorneys across these offices and assists individual and business clients in all matters relates to trusts and estates.  More information is available at www.kwm-law.com. ​

ABOUT "BEST LAW FIRMS"
The Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a 2024 ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® list for that particular location and specialty.

ABOUT BEST LAWYERS
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe. Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Our awards and recognitions are based purely on the feedback we receive from these top lawyers. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo a thorough verification process to make sure they are currently still in private practice. Only then can these top lawyers be recognized by Best Lawyers.

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